RN, Acute Cardiac Unit

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility serving Atlanta and beyond. The Registered Professional Nurse independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of nursing, licensure as an RN in Georgia in good standing, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN in Georgia in good standing.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and guidelines.
• Practice within the Georgia Nurse Practice Act scope of practice.

Skills

Licensed RN in Georgia

BLS certification

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.